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Order V · Seals of Breath and Mind
Ahamkara Mudra
अहंकार मुद्रा · ahaṃkāra mudrā · Σφραγὶς τοῦ Ἐγώ
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The thumb presses the side of the bent index finger. The seal of healthy self-assertion.
- Meaning
- Seal of the I-Maker
- Tradition
- Modern mudra literature
- Hands
- Both hands, same form
- Placement
- Palms up on the lap, or one hand at the solar plexus.
- Associations
- Solar plexus.
- Level
- Intermediary
Formation
- Curve the index finger forward.
- Press the upper phalanx of the thumb against the side of the middle phalanx of the index finger, toward its upper part.
- Keep the middle, ring and little fingers straight.
- Form the same seal with the other hand.
Example Meditation
Rest the hands on the lap in the seal, or one hand at the solar plexus. Breathe into the solar plexus and feel the body straighten. The seal gives an upright bearing and counters fear and timidity.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Upright bearing. The seal is held with an upright spine and an open chest.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Against fear and timidity. Its stated use: counteracting fear and timidity.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Self-assertion. Self-confidence and self-assertion.
SoulΨυχή
- The solar centre. Sources link it to the solar plexus centre, the seat of will.
AscentἈνάβασις
- The sovereign I. Ahamkara is the principle that says "I". Zevism does not destroy the self; it raises it until the self is like the God.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins the index finger |
| Index | Air | joins the thumb |
| Middle | Aether | extended |
| Ring | Earth | extended |
| Little | Water | extended |
Cautions and Variants
Variants. Formation after Eclectic Energies, the most precise of the sources; others place the thumb between the first and second knuckles.
Recommended for Every Zevist Library
Gertrud Hirschi, Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands
The standard practical manual of the hand seals, with their indications and meditations. The Temple of Zeus recommends it as a purchase for every Zevist library, personal or communal.